Chinese Surname
Meaning: The character 于 originally means 'bent' or 'crooked'. The surname Yu has two main origins: one is from the Zhou Dynasty, where King Wu's son was granted the fiefdom of Yu (modern-day Henan), and his descendants took the name Yu. The other origin is from the Xia Dynasty, tracing back to the son of Emperor Shao Kang, whose descendants also adopted the surname Yu.
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Yu Pin (于玭)
a Ming Dynasty official from Shandong, known for his literary contributions and administrative roles.
Yu Yizheng (于奕正)
A scholar of the Ming Dynasty, co-author of 'The Scenery of the Imperial Capital', documenting the customs and landscapes of Beijing.
Yu Jueshi (于觉世)
a scholar and official from Shandong during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his poetry collections such as 'Juchao', 'Yanshi', 'Shiyue', and 'Lingnan'.
'于' is a surname with deep roots in Chinese history, tracing back to both the Zhou and Xia dynasties. It symbolizes a connection to ancient nobility and territorial heritage.
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